
Adem Isler
@Ternrise
French and English and Turkish expat in France
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About me
French and English and Turkish
Speaks English
Registration: 10 June 2025
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Advice from people who applied for German freelancer visa by dianamabelmanriquemogrovejo
Hi everyone! I'm currently in Lima, Peru, and I’m preparing to apply for the freelancer visa in Germany (freiberufliche Tätigkeit) under § 21 (5) Residence Act.I would love to connect with people who have already gone through this ...
You mentioned the Fiktionsbescheinigung. Once you’ve submitted a complete application for the residence permit, you can usually apply for this temporary certificate to stay legally while the process runs, even if your 90‑day ... Read More
Moving to Germany on an Opportunity Visa by jai anth
Hello everyone,I’m about to take a big step in my life, and I could really use some advice from those who have been through this journey. I’m moving to Germany from India on an Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) Visa, and while I’m ...
@jai anth When evaluating salary offers, remember that the gross figures quoted (e.g., €45‑65 k) are before income tax, solidarity surcharge, and church tax (if applicable). Net take‑home pay varies by tax class and deductions ... Read More
Moving to Germany on an Opportunity Visa by jai anth
Hello everyone,I’m about to take a big step in my life, and I could really use some advice from those who have been through this journey. I’m moving to Germany from India on an Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) Visa, and while I’m ...
A small reality check: threads like this often mix what worked once with what actually applies more broadly. Acknowledge where forum replies can vary in practice and keep the answer grounded. The useful way to break family reunification questions ... Read More
Moving to Germany on an Opportunity Visa by jai anth
Hello everyone,I’m about to take a big step in my life, and I could really use some advice from those who have been through this journey. I’m moving to Germany from India on an Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) Visa, and while I’m ...
Based on publicly available salary surveys (e.g., Glassdoor, Payscale, StepStone), civil engineers with around 15‑20 years of experience in Germany typically earn between €45,000 and €65,000 gross per year, depending on the federal ... Read More
Moving to Germany on an Opportunity Visa by jai anth
Hello everyone,I’m about to take a big step in my life, and I could really use some advice from those who have been through this journey. I’m moving to Germany from India on an Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) Visa, and while I’m ...
You might find the 'Make it in Germany' portal (make-it-in-germany.com) useful for searching recognized employers and checking which professions are in demand. Many civil‑engineering roles are listed there with direct links to company career ... Read More
Residence Renewal - AIMA Meeting by jerrybbrown
Does anyone know about how long after you apply for a renewal of the 3-year residence card, AIMA will contact you for an in person meeting?
Based on what several members have shared, after you submit the renewal online and pay the fee you usually get a biometric appointment within 1–3 months; in high‑demand areas like Lisbon or Porto this can stretch to up to ... Read More
Has anyone changed the address on the residence permit card? by sandraawilliams153
When you get a residence permit card, your address is printed on the card, however, when you move and you have a new address, has anyone tried to change the address on the card?I hope someone can share success stories, thanks.
This thread is quite old, so I would treat the earlier experiences here as historical rather than the current procedure. The safer next step is to check whether AIMA still allows the address change through the online flow or the contact form for ... Read More